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Penicillin Discovery

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What is the name of the antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming?

Ampicillin

Cephalosporin

Tetracycline

Penicillin (correct)

Who is credited with the discovery of Penicillin?

Louis Pasteur

Alexander Fleming (correct)

Rober Koch

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

What is the main use of Penicillin?

To treat bacterial infections (correct)

To cure cancer

To cure viral infections

To treat skin disorders

When was Penicillin discovered?

1928 Signup and view all the answers

What type of organism is Penicillin derived from?

Fungi Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using empiric therapy in treating infections?

To provide immediate treatment before definitive diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What informs the choice of empiric therapy?

The apparent site of infection and signs and symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to follow CDC recommendations for prevention and treatment of infections?

To reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting culture and susceptibility studies?

To guide antimicrobial therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of local patterns of drug-resistant organisms?

They inform the choice of empiric therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of consulting infectious disease physicians and pharmacists?

They provide guidance on antimicrobial therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical timeframe required for laboratory tests to definitively identify causative organisms and determine susceptibility to antibiotics?

48 to 72 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of universal precautions in infection control?

To prevent the spread of infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections in the context of antimicrobial therapy?

They are caused by a drug-resistant organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preoperative skin and bowel cleansing?

To prevent surgical site infections Signup and view all the answers